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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, EV

Subaru Targets the Next-Generation Crosstrek to Get Full-Electrification

By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2016 - 8:11AM

Electric vehicles are coming to the Subaru lineup, and the the next-generation 2018 Crosstrek will be first to get the new electric drivetrain.

Honda HR-V crossover earns Consumer Guide's coveted 2017 Best Buy Award

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2016 - 11:41PM

In what’s been touted as the “hottest” emerging new car segment in North America, Honda’s Fit world-platform derived subcompact crossover HR-V just took Mazda CX3 and all comers to the proverbial mat!

2017 Honda Pilot earns Consumer Guide's ‘Automotive Best Buy Award’

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2016 - 9:07PM

The reinvented Honda Pilot SUV just earned Consumer Guide's “Automotive Best Buy Award” in the red hot midsize crossover SUV segment -- it’s that good!

2017 Honda Ridgeline earns Consumer Guide’s 'Automotive Best Buy Award' [Video]

By Parks McCants on November 28, 2016 - 8:29PM

In its first year of production, the reinvented 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup earns Consumer Guide’s "Automotive Best Buy Award" in the compact pickup truck segment. Heck, I thought Ridgeline was midsize!

The VW CC May Be Replaced By The Newly Revealed Arteon

Arteon Could Join VW’s High-End Lineup In Place Of CC

By Marc Stern on November 28, 2016 - 7:36PM

Volkswagen unveiled a concept sketch of the new Arteon that could make its debut in the U.S. in 2018. It is built on the Passat platform and is likely the replacement for the CC.

Gamble Hellcat Challenger 976 launch still

Bill Gamble's Dodge Challenger Hellcat Sets 3 World Records

By Patrick Rall on November 28, 2016 - 5:34PM

Bill Gamble took his record-setting Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat back to the track this past weekend and thanks to a combination of seat time and good air, Gamble’s supercharged Mopar muscle car was able to reset two of his own world records while claiming a new record – the quickest modern Hemi-powered car with a manual transmission.

Winter Snow Tires - Why They Are Free and Where To Get Them

By John Goreham on November 28, 2016 - 2:00PM

Winter is coming, as the saying goes. If you’ve been putting off getting winter tires, here are some things to consider.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Tall Pines Rally, Antonine L’Estage

Pastrana Catches More Air than Ground at Tall Pines Rally

By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2016 - 8:37AM

Travis Pastrana drove the Subaru WRX STI at Tall Pines Rally as a practice event. He gets more air than ground.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Honda Civic, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla

New Subaru Impreza is Attracting a Surprising Number Who Switched From Honda, Mazda and Toyota

By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2016 - 8:17AM

The all-new Subaru Impreza is already attracting a large number of buyers who switched from other brands. Honda, Mazda and Toyota take the hit.

Porsche Plans To Sell Dieselgate Cayennes As Prime Used-Cars

Once Fix Is Set, Porsche Will Fix Diesel Cayennes, Sell Them As Used

By Marc Stern on November 27, 2016 - 6:35PM

Once the court approves a proposed fix for 3.0-liter V-6 diesels involved in Volkswagen's emissions scamming scandal, Porsche will fix up to 1,500 brand-new Cayennes that have been frozen on dealer lots and offer the crossovers for sale as super used-cars.

Audi Has Remained A Bright Spot For Volkswagen Despite Dieselgate Woes

Despite Dieselgate Woes, Audi Continues To Be VW’s Bright Spot

By Marc Stern on November 27, 2016 - 11:51AM

Even as Dieselgate continues to swirl about Volkswagen, its Audi luxury subsidiary continues to be a standout success for the automaker.

"Black Friday" Sales Do Work, Just Not As Well For Cars As For Electronics

Though “Black Friday Sale” Sounds Dramatic, Here Are Ways To Get Better Deals At Other Times

By Marc Stern on November 26, 2016 - 8:41PM

By and large, the "Black Friday Sale" phenomenon doesn't belong to the world of cars; you may find a deal or you may not. Most deals are decidedly standard. That's not to say "Black Friday" doesn't work, it does, just not for cars, very much.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

3 Magic Ingredients Subaru Uses to Secretly Motivate You to Buy an Outback; It Goes Beyond Marketing

By Denis Flierl on November 26, 2016 - 8:38AM

There’s three secret ingredients Subaru uses to magically motivate you to buy their vehicles. It goes beyond marketing.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Here’s How Subaru’s New 2.0L Engine Improves the 2017 Impreza; It Gets 2 Important Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on November 25, 2016 - 8:39AM

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza gets a complete remodel and important engine upgrades. What will it mean for consumers?

Are You Ready for an All-Electric Car Future? 2016 Will Be Known as the Global EV Tipping Point

By Denis Flierl on November 25, 2016 - 7:48AM

Why will 2016 be known as the global EV tipping point? What happened in Paris and LA is a harbinger.

The e-Golf, VW's current electric vehicle, runs along a street at night. VW plans a massive increase e-vehicle output by 2025.

VW To Become Your Go-To Source For Electric Vehicles

By Marc Stern on November 24, 2016 - 3:15PM

Dieselgate is the self-inflicted emissions scandal that just keeps on giving and taking it out of Volkswagen. As a result, the automaker has not only had to drop out of the diesel market, but it has also made a huge change in its sales strategy, emphasizing electric vehicles.

An Apple User Shows The CarPlay Interface In A Chevrolet

At Last, NHTSA Wades Into Distracted Driving Debate With Guidelines

By Marc Stern on November 24, 2016 - 12:20AM

Even as the current administration winds down on its stay in Washington, departments like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continue to pursue their safety agenda, not without a tad of pushback.

2017 Mazda3 Joins Corvette, Boxster, Mustang, Camaro On the Most Exclusive Awards List

By John Goreham on November 23, 2016 - 4:32PM

The Mazda3 has again won a spot on the Car and Driver 10Best list – Why that is amazing.

Bentley Recalls 378 Bentaygas For Loose Parts

By Will Maley on November 23, 2016 - 4:09PM

Yes, posh automakers like Bentley sometimes have to recall their vehicles for safety issues.

Honda Motors comments on greatest safety recall in automotive history

By Parks McCants on November 23, 2016 - 2:15PM

With 11 major brands and 100 million cars or so impacted by the greatest safety recall in automotive history, and well over 8 million recalled cars repaired by one maker, Honda would like to share a thought or two with you.

Mopar Rolls Out New Wearables, Collectables Ahead of Black Friday

By Patrick Rall on November 23, 2016 - 1:59PM

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for that special someone who happens to drive a high performance Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep or Ram vehicle, the team from Mopar has a group of new items out ahead of Black Friday – with items for men and women, young and old.

First 2017 Honda CR-V produced in East Liberty Ohio

By Parks McCants on November 23, 2016 - 1:17PM

A vehicle of several first for Honda, East Liberty Ohio began mass production Tuesday, and will serve for the first time as the Global lead plant for the best selling SUV of any size in North America, 20 years running.

Future Ford Bronco Being Engineered in Australia

By Patrick Rall on November 23, 2016 - 12:27PM

A new reported states that the future Ford Bronco will be engineered in Australia even though it will be built in Detroit – all but ensuring that the new Bronco will be a smaller, body-on-frame vehicle and not a larger, F150-based machine.

New Subaru 3-Row Crossover, Subaru 7-passenger SUV

Here’s Why the New Subaru 3-Row Crossover Won’t Look as Good as the Concept

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2016 - 10:42AM

Unfortunately, the new Subaru 3-Row Crossover won’t look like the concept. Remember the WRX Concept?

A House Committee Is Weighing In On The Dieselgate Settlement; You Wonder For Whom?

Is GOP Panel Stepping Into Dieselgate Settlement For Supporters?

By Marc Stern on November 23, 2016 - 9:01AM

With a House committee weighing on the Dieselgate scandal and how VW makes its own investments, you have to wonder who the "investigation" is benefiting.

Is Subaru too Small to Survive the Coming EV Revolution? CEO Says a New EV is in the Pipeline

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2016 - 8:57AM

Tiny Subaru will need to develop EV technology to survive. Their CEO says they have a PHEV and new EV vehicle in the pipeline.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, Black Friday, ASPCA

Subaru Wants You to Choose Trails and Tails Over Hectic Sales on Black Friday (Updated Video]

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2016 - 8:27AM

On Black Friday, when retailers are offering huge sales, Subaru won’t be going anywhere near the shopping malls. They want you to #OptOutside with your dogs.

Toyota Tacoma Owners Need To Know About This TSB

Transform the way your 2016 Toyota Tacoma Drives – Here’s How

By John Goreham on November 23, 2016 - 8:04AM

A transmission reflash Toyota has kept quiet is making some Tacoma owners very happy.

Chevy Silverado Gets Muddy Recently; its manufacturer was just granted a delay in a recall of 2.5 million older pickups and SUVs

NHTSA, In Unusual Move, Allows GM To Delay 2.5M Truck Takata Recall For Tests

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2016 - 9:19PM

In a highly unusual move, General Motors was granted a delay in a planned recall of 2.5 million older pickups and SUVs. The recall was part of the ongoing Takata airbag inflator safety recall.

The Electric Auto headlines 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show

By Parks McCants on November 22, 2016 - 4:47PM

Without question, despite the reveal of several conventional cars and light trucks, Hybrid and plug-in electric cars dominated this year's L.A. Auto Show, as manufacturers transition into the future.

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